Annual Stewardship Renewal of Time and Talent L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2017

   T & T Renewal Process Awareness Weekend Gifts Celebration Weekend Commitment Weekend Follow-Up Weekend

Awareness Weekend** A “heads-up” that Stewardship renewal time is coming. It’s time to reflect, pray and plan for the sharing of Time and Talent in all aspects of life this year. Supported by: Bulletin Inserts, Bulletin and Pulpit Announcements, General Intercessions, Homilies, Lay Witness.

Just After Awareness Weekend... Parish Wide Mailing - Letter and Spiritual Brochure reinforcing what was heard and read at Mass. Could also include an invitation to Gifts Celebration.

Gifts Celebration Weekend Shows gratitude for the many gifts God has given us. Publicly thanks people for sharing their gifts with others. Makes known to ALL parishioners how gifts are shared in the parish community. Makes connections between giftedness and the Sunday Liturgy. AND...

Inspires others to recognize, use and share their gifts at home, work, community and parish! Part of an Annual Renewal Process for Time and Talent (that ultimately leads to Commitment Weekend). Supported by: Bulletin Inserts, Bulletin and Pulpit Announcements, General Intercessions, Homilies, Lay Witness and of course,THE CELEBRATION!

Gifts Celebration is NOT... NOT a “Thank You” Party Exclusively for Ministers (make party separate). NOT a Recruitment Vehicle for New Ministers. NOT a Replacement for Annual Renewal of Commitment. NOT an Unplanned Happening. NOT only limited to a Time and Talent Fair.

How Do We Celebrate? At Mass Litany of Ministries Processional Banners Video/Slide Show Collage Display AND AFTER...

Perhaps… A Ministry Fair! Showcase Different Ministries Children’s Activities Hospitality/Greeters BE CREATIVE!

St. Ignatius Loyola, Hicksville St. Mary, East Islip St. Ignatius Loyola, Hicksville L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

St. Ignatius, Hicksville Ss. Philip & James, Saint James L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

Our Lady of the Snow, Blue Point St. Mary, East Islip Our Lady of the Snow, Blue Point L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

St. Gerard Majella, Port Jefferson Station St. Joseph the Worker, East Patchogue L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

St. William the Abbot, Seaford L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

St. Joseph the Worker, East Patchogue L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

St. Patrick, Bay Shore L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

St. Peter the Apostle, Islip Terrace L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

St. John Nepomucene, Bohemia L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

St. John Nepomucene, Bohemia L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

St. Thomas More, Hauppauge L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

Sts. Philip and James, St. James L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

St. Ignatius, Hicksville L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

St. Catherine of Sienna, Franklin Square L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

St. Martin of Tours, Amityville L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES HOSPITALITY STAGE EXIT MAIN ENTRY TREE CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES SCHOOL AREA FLOOR PLAN  L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

St. Martin of Tours, Amityville L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

St. Martin of Tours, Amityville L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

St. William the Abbott, Seaford L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

St. Martha, Uniondale L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

St. Martin of Tours, Amityville L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

St. Martin of Tours, Amityville L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

Sacred Heart, North Merrick L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

Christ the King, Commack L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

St. Thomas More, Hauppauge L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

The people I have met along the way have greatly changed and blessed my life and I have received so much more that I have given. I look forward to the future and what it holds for our parish, “One Family… in Christ.” St. Sylvester, Medford L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

St. Louis de Montfort, Sound Beach L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

St. Louis de Montfort, Sound Beach L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

St. Christopher, Baldwin L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

Holy Cross, Nesconset L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

Sacred Heart, Cutchogue

Sacred Heart, Cutchogue L. Whitfield, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY 2016

Just After Celebration Weekend Parish Wide Mailing - Letter, Ministry Directory and Time and Talent Commitment Card.

Commitment Weekend Parishioners make or renew commitments to sharing their gifts of Time and Talent. It’s a time to take action! Supported by: Bulletin Inserts, Bulletin and Pulpit Announcements, General Intercessions, Homilies, In-Pew Completion and Lay Witness.

Follow-Up Weekend Those who did not commit last week may do so now. Supported by: Bulletin and Pulpit Announcements, General Intercessions, Homilies, In-Pew Completion and Lay Witness.

**Special Reflection Weekend Since Awareness Weekend falls on Memorial Weekend this year, depending on the culture of your parish, you may wish to modify your Time and Talent Renewal to include a Special Reflection Weekend. This weekend will honor those stewards who have gone before us and allow for the momentum of the renewal to continue. Be sure to modify the remainder of the renewal process accordingly. A Special Reflection Bulletin Insert is available on your Renewal CD, our website or by giving us a call.

Beyond Follow-Up Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!! (A MUST or it may cost you 7 years or more!) Data Management Interviews, Matching, Placement, Training, Supervision, Coaching, Mentoring!

The “In Between” Continue using the language of Stewardship in ALL Communications throughout the parish. - Homilies - Announcements - Bulletin - Letters/Mailings - Newsletter - Bulletin Boards - Website/Social Media - Phone Calls - General Intercessions - Parish Events EVERYTHING!

Enjoy and have fun celebrating God’s many gifts in your community!! If you need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact the Office of Parish Stewardship 516-678-5800 x297 • stewardship@drvc.org • www.stewardshipli.org